Briggs & Stratton 30239 owner manual Assembly, Before Starting Engine

ASSEMBLY

2000W Generator

Refer to Figure 1 and install the wheel kit as follows:

1.Tip generator up onto handle end.

Your generator requires some assembly and is ready for use after it has been properly serviced with the recommended oil and fuel.

If you have any problems with the assembly of your generator, please call the generator helpline at 1-800-743-4115.

Remove Generator From Carton

1.Set the carton on a rigid flat surface.

2.Carefully open the top flaps of the shipping carton.

3.Cut down corners at ends of carton from top to bottom and lay carton down flat.

4.Remove all packing material, carton fillers, etc.

5.Remove generator from shipping carton.

Carton Contents

Check all contents against those listed below:

•Main unit

•Engine oil

•Owner’s manual

•Battery charge cables

•Wheel kit

If any parts are missing or damaged, call the generator helpline at 1-800-743-4115.

2.Slide axle through both axle mounting brackets on cradle frame.

3.Slide a flat washer and wheel over the axle (Figure 1).

Figure 1 — Install Wheel Kit

Axle

Flat Washer

Cotter Pin

Wheel

4.Slide another flat washer over the axle.

5.Insert cotter pin through hole on axle. Bend the ends of the cotter pin over the axle with a needle-nose pliers to retain wheel.

6.Repeat step 3 thru 5 to secure second wheel.

7.Tip generator back down onto wheels.

BEFORE STARTING

ENGINE

Install Wheel Kit

NOTE: While the wheel kit is designed to greatly improve the portability of your generator, it is not intended for over-the-road use.

You will need a needle-nose pliers to install this kit.

Add Oil

IMPORTANT: Any attempt to crank or start the engine before it has been properly serviced with the recommended oil may result in an engine failure.

NOTE: When adding oil to the engine crankcase, use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF, SG, SH, SJ or higher. DO NOT use special additives.

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